Beggars and Choosers

Beggars and Choosers

TV-MA 1999 · 2 seasons · 42 eps · ★ 4.2 · Comedy, Drama

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A harried executive tries to keep a fledgling TV network afloat.

Created by Peter Lefcourt, Brandon Tartikoff

Network: Showtime

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